How to Charge Your Non-Tesla EV at a Tesla Supercharger
By the end of 2024, Tesla has committed to providing at least 3,500 charging stations for all electric vehicles.
In the US, non-Tesla electric vehicles can now refuel at Tesla Supercharger locations.
Drivers in California, Texas, New York, and other states have reported utilizing the adapters effectively since Tesla revealed on February 28 that certain stations had been supplied with them.
The White House issued instructions earlier in February requiring EV manufacturers who wanted to receive federal subsidies to make their chargers brand-agnostic. In the same month, Tesla made a plan to allow other vehicles access to at least 3,500 Superchargers.
Where can I charge my non-Tesla EV at a Tesla Supercharger?
According to S&P Global Mobility, there will be almost 17,000 Superchargers and Tesla destination chargers in the US as of January 2023.
Although the firm hasn’t disclosed where or how many Superchargers are now accessible to EVs other than Teslas, you may use the Tesla app to search any location for suitable stations.
By the end of 2024, Tesla has committed to opening at least 3,500 of its stations and 4,000 Level 2 charging stations to all electric vehicles.
How do I charge a non-Telsa EV at a Supercharger?
A “Magic Dock,” a CCS1 converter that sits on top of Tesla’s NACS plug and allows non-Tesla EVs to charge at a maximum rate of 250 kW, has been retrofitted into a few stations by Tesla.
Using a Supercharger:
- Create an account on the Tesla app after downloading it.
- Select “Charge Your Non-Tesla” and find a nearby Supercharger site.
- Add a payment method, select a stall, unlock the adapter and plug in your car.
- Tap “Start Charging.
- Select “Stop Charging” to complete your session.
How do I pay at a Tesla Supercharger?
You can pay using the Tesla app.
Every Supercharger post is labelled with a special identification number. Choose post 4A in the Tesla app to start charging, for instance, if you are removing the wire from post 4A.
Non-Tesla drivers have two payment options: cash on the spot or a $13 per month membership. Even with the subscription, the price is still greater than what Tesla owners pay.
For “extra costs needed to facilitate charging a broad range of vehicles and changes to our facilities to accommodate these vehicles,” Tesla wrote in a blog post, that money will be used.
According to the company, rates vary by location.
Do I still have to pay idle fees?
In order to “help guarantee stalls are open for everyone to charge,” as per Tesla, if you keep your car plugged in for too long, you will be charged.
